Best Nurseries in Bournemouth
50 nurseries in Bournemouth — 4 Outstanding, 19 Good
Ofsted ratings in Bournemouth
50
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
19
Good
27
Not yet rated
Bournemouth International Centre, BOURNEMOUTH
Moore Avenue, Bournemouth
East Cliff United Reform Church Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth
St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bournemouth
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Bournemouth
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 19 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Bournemouth are rated Outstanding or Good?
46% of nurseries in Bournemouth are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Bournemouth?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Bournemouth sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.